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Civil War Tribute Collection: 15 Traditional Timeless Classics |  | Artist: The Cumberlands
Label: Rural Rhythm
Buy New: $9.99
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Seller: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
Rating:  3 reviews
Genre: folk-music
Media: MP3 Download
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 A Definate Tribute To The Time November 20, 2005
Corey T. (Kentucky)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
This album portrays the true spirit of the civil war era. With uplifting ballads of pride to the sorrowful songs of loss and regret. The instrumentation is amazing as well as the vocals by Harold Thom. All together this is a great album to have if you are feeling nostalgic for the days of old or want to bring out your true southern pride. So wave that bonnie blue flag and purchase this record.
Civil War Tribute Collection November 27, 2005
April A. Dunaway (Kentucky)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I loved this new CD by The Cumberlands. I did miss Betty's voice, but Harold's still great and Jim Smok (unsure of correct spelling) is super on the banjo. Can't wait for next CD to come out.
 Traditional songs that convey simple values & heartfelt emotion January 2, 2007
J. Ross (Roseburg, OR USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Playing Time - 50:50 -- The Cumberlands (Harold Thom, Betty Thom, Jim Smoak) started as an eclectic acoustic folk trio in the early-1960s. They always blended elements of folk, bluegrass, country and pop music, to create their own authentic signature sound. In fact, it was thirty years ago that the trio was a dominant mainstream folk music force in Louisville's music scene, regularly played the clubs, and had a significant national reputation. Together for about ten years, they toured the country and recorded nine LPs.
On "Civil War Tribute Collection," just Harold Thom (guitar, vocals) and Jim Smoak (banjo, harmonica) are accompanied by Michael Cleveland (fiddle, mandolin) and J. D. Miller (bass). The traditional material was recorded on March 10-11, 2005 in Kentucky. Nashville-based country music historian Colin Escott provides liner notes about each song in the 12-page CD booklet. Besides missing Betty Thom, I also would've liked to hear a few more uptempo pieces as well as some vocal harmonies occasionally. Three instrumentals (Soldier's Joy, Aura Lee, Run Boy Run) are among the 15-track set, and they provide a bit of liveliness.
It's nice to see 2/3 of the original Cumberlands back in the spotlight. Harold and Betty Thom both grew up in Shreveport, played in high school band, became sweethearts, and married during college. Starting a career in television, it was a fateful day in 1962, that Harold Thom met banjo player Jim Smoak who has performed with Bill Monroe, Arthur "Guitar Boogie" Smith, Hylo Brown, and Earl Scruggs. These 15 tracks demonstrate that The Cumberlands' have an affinity for songs of battle, pride, honor, loved ones and home sick blues. Nothing pretentious or over-produced here. Some additional period instrumentation would've enhanced the overall project. Can't say I've ever heard "Goober Peas" done with the verses more as narrative recitations. I'm more used to Burl Ives' rendition. The songs convey simple values and heartfelt emotion, with a straightforward directness that explains why many of us found folk and acoustic music during the sixties. Although Harold's voice has gotten a little deeper and huskier, he and Jim are back to remind us of their creative approach and significant contributions to acoustic folk music. (Joe Ross, staff writer, Bluegrass Now)
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